Jeurys Familia is almost certain to be dealt at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline on July 31, as with an expiring contract on a team that is 39-54, he will be targeted by many others. However, the 28-year old spoke to Steve Gelbs of SNY before yesterday’s game and made it clear he wishes that weren’t the case right now. “I don’t want to leave here. I want to stay here. I’ve...
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Peter Alonso is set to appear in the Futures Game today in Washington as one of the two Mets farmhands set to represent the club, with the other being the team’s top prospect, Andres Gimenez. The first baseman is very excited for the opportunity as detailed by Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “It’s going to be an exciting weekend. I’m really stoked for it. I’ve got family...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Yoenis Cespedes, in an attempt to minimize his leg issues long-term, has suggested to the Mets front office that he would like to play first base, at least part-time. As a result, he has not only been shagging fly balls while rehabbing back from his injuries, but also taking grounders at first base in an attempt to learn the position. However, John...
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Tim Britton of the Athletic reports that the Mets have released Marcos Molina to make room on the 40-man roster for Matt den Dekker. The right-hander was once a top prospect in the Mets’ farm system, but after missing all of 2016 after undergoing Tommy John Surgery, his velocity never came back with him. That has led the 23-year old to have a 1-10 record, 6.94 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and only 64...
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Asdrubal Cabrera is not in tonight’s lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies despite Mickey Callaway’s remarks yesterday saying he would be. No reasoning has been provided yet, but we will be sure to update if something is announced regarding the matter that differs from the previous report of his re-aggravated hyperextended elbow. – Josh Finkelstein – Original Post-...
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